Mayo News
09 December 2008 in Mayo News
When it comes to Motor Racing, Lobethal sure knows how to rip up the streets!
The Lobethal Grand Carnival was held on the 11th and 12th of October and was a huge success. Over 12,000 people turned out to celebrate motor racing and to bring the sport back to the streets of Lobethal.
60 years after the town’s last race in 1948, spectators were treated to a re-enactment of the original race with its challenging circuit, classic cars and of course high speeds.
Well done to all the volunteers, cre... »
09 December 2008 in Mayo News
Young sports men and woman throughout the electorate of Mayo are now eligible to apply for sporting grants of up to $3,000 under the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions Program.
Under the initiative, successful individual applicants will receive $500 and successful team applicants will receive $3,000 to contribute towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing in a nominated sporting competition.
The program is available for young people between 12 an... »
09 December 2008 in Mayo News
On Friday 7 November, the Murray Darling Basin Commission predicted that we are in for a long hot summer with below average rainfall, dealing yet another blow to the people of the Lower Lakes and Coorong.
I have called on Prime Minister Rudd to immediately release at least 30 gigalitres of water to save the Lower Lakes and Coorong as recommended in the recent Senate report, failure to do so will have a devastating affect on the communities in the area.
The time for talking, reviews and inquiri... »